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LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 25, 2018
LeBron James apologizes for posting rapper's 'Jewish money' lyric
LeBron James is sorry for posting a lyric that referenced "Jewish money." The Los Angeles Lakers star on Monday said he simply got caught up in the music, thought the lyric was a "compliment" and offers "apologies, for sure."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 24, 2018
Lakers' Rajon Rondo denies spitting, calls Rockets' Chris Paul 'horrible teammate'
Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo remains steadfast that he did not intentionally spit at Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul on Saturday, which led to a brawl and suspensions for both players and Lakers forward Brandon Ingram.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 23, 2018
Spurs edge winless Lakers in overtime
Patty Mills drilled a jumper with seven seconds remaining in overtime to cap a 7-0 run in the final 55 seconds and lift the San Antonio Spurs to a wild 143-142 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 27, 2018
Former NBA coach Jack McKinney dies at 83
Jack McKinney, who coached the Indiana Pacers for four seasons in the 1980s, died Tuesday at 83 years old, Saint Joseph's University announced.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 20, 2018
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich meets with star forward Kawhi Leonard
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made the trip to San Diego on Tuesday to meet with star forward Kawhi Leonard ahead of Thursday's NBA draft, according to multiple reports.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 3, 2018
Hornets offer GM job to Mitch Kupchak: report
In his 30-plus years with the Lakers organization, Mitch Kupchak worked with some of the greatest talents in NBA history — both on the court and in the front office.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
May 12, 2017
Daily conversations about life, basketball strengthen Dick and Diante Garrett's special bond
Diante Garrett's dazzling basketball skills, contagious confidence and veteran leadership have provided a big boost for the title-chasing Alvark Tokyo this season.
Japan Times
SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Mar 7, 2017
Peripatetic Magic in for a real challenge with Lakers
Reading or watching the sports news in recent years has been like playing that arcade game Whack-A-Mole.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Feb 28, 2017
Magic will need luck, guile to help drama-filled Lakers return to glory
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Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 12, 2017
Former Laker Sacre ready to begin journey in Japan
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre was officially introduced by the B. League's Sunrockers Shibuya on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 22, 2016
Former Laker Sacre set to join Sunrockers
Ex-Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre will join the B. League's Sunrockers Shibuya, a basketball insider told The Japan Times.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Nov 8, 2016
Looking back at Magic Johnson's stunning HIV announcement 25 years later
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Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 22, 2016
Former Bulls great Grant in house for B. League opener
Four-time NBA champion Horace Grant, who now serves as an NBA goodwill ambassador, enjoyed the excitement of the B. League's inaugural game at a jam-packed Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo on Thursday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 26, 2016
Gaines gets to work with Japan's women's hoop team
Japan's Olympic-bound women's national basketball team has entered its second training camp in Tokyo, with Phoenix Suns assistant Corey Gaines as a guest coach.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Dec 22, 2015
Bryant determined to remain defiant until the end
In some respects Kobe Bryant, perhaps the true Baby Jordan, reminds me the most of Jerry West, the original Los Angeles Lakers great guard. Because they go out of their way, defiant to the end.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Jan 30, 2015
NBA has a different look as All-Star break nears
Up is down and down is up in the NBA these days.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 25, 2014
Lin calls time on 'Linsanity '
Two years ago, Jeremy Lin lit up the NBA with his explosive play for the New York Knicks but he has no desire to recreate "Linsanity" in his new career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 15, 2014
No sign of 'Showtime' in future for listing Lakers
Hey, everyone has a bad decade or so.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Apr 17, 2013
Kobe's greatness won't let him quit
Well, at least we know Kobe Bryant isn't retiring.

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